All cats:Rue and Mint were named after the main characters of Threads of Fate, Raven frrom Zoids, Yaone from Gensomaden Saiyuki, Reo from Digimon Tamers, Rascal cause it starts with R, Rouie a cross between Rue and Ruby, Purcy from Poke'mon Persian, Shield from the pattern on its head. Dogs, Rover from a book or a stuffed toy, Duchess from As told by Ginger, Gregory or Grey from some doctor related TV show, Brandy from As told by Ginger, Rolly from 101 Dalmations, Duke after his mom (Duchess).
Sadly most of them went to animal heaven or they ran away,..(oh~! Mint~! Come back~!!)